The impact of organizational climate on nurse satisfaction. Management implications.

The stresses and demands on nurses currently in practice and those who manage nursing environments are far greater than they were just a few years ago and will only escalate in the future. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of organizational climate dimensions on registered nurse job satisfaction. The sample consisted of 232 pediatric registered nurses who worked in all pediatric specialties. There was a statistically significant relationship between five climate dimensions and job satisfaction (p < .01-.001). Emphasis is placed on implications for nurse administrators and managers who can greatly impact the climate of the nursing unit and department. It is essential for nurse administrators and managers to plan and implement approaches that will meet the unique needs of their staff and institution in these particularly challenging times.